HIPAA Compliance

These resources are provided in an effort to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and to assist the pre-hospital and hospital providers within the CVEMSA Region with their compliance.

• Memo to Provider Agencies: HIPAA Compliance (PDF)
• Position Paper: Patient Information Disclosure to Support Billing Activities (PDF)
• Position Paper: Application of HIPAA Regulations to EPCIS Database Transactions (PDF)
• Other Online Resources (PDF)
  This list of online resources is provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
• Local EMS Agency HIPAA Responsibilities (PDF)
  This State EMS Authority memorandum provides statewide guidance regarding a Local EMS Agency's potential status as a "Covered Entity", "Business Associate", or "Trading Partner" as defined in the HIPAA privacy regulation.

Disclaimer: This information does not constitute legal advice. It is not a substitute for legal or other professional advice. Users should consult their own legal counsel for advice regarding the application of law and the information in this document as it applies to HIPAA regulations.